- CBT techniques
- Person-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Matthew
Matthew Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in North Carolina with ten years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, parenting strain, and anger.
He began his clinical work in hospital settings and in private practice. That background included psychiatric and addiction units where he supported people facing severe mental health and substance use challenges. Over the years he has also worked with emerging adults and people on the autism spectrum.
Matthew describes his day-to-day approach as down-to-earth and often infused with humor. He uses a person-centered foundation and adds techniques from several styles. In a session he might focus on practical thought-and-behavior changes, talk through relationship patterns, or bring in deeper psychodynamic conversation when it fits.
He trained in a graduate program influenced by humanistic and transpersonal ideas and continues to study new methods. Motivational interviewing and elements of Jungian thinking also appear in his work when helpful. He aims to make difficult change feel manageable and sometimes even lighter.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about specific problems. Sessions often address patterns that create anger and conflict, such as control issues, shame, or addiction. Matthew helps people practice new ways of responding and build clearer goals for work, relationships, and mood.
For international clients and English speakers he offers work that blends practical skills with exploration of deeper themes. To begin, readers can follow the site directions to match and schedule a first session.
How Matthew uses his approaches online
Matthew combines person-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Person-centered work focuses on clear listening and understanding a person's experience, which helps people talk through feelings like anger and shame. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger going and teaches practical skills to change them.He also uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and build motivation for different goals. That approach can be useful for substance use, control issues, or when someone feels stuck. He will work with each person to decide which approaches fit best, based on goals, preference, and what comes up in early sessions. Finding the right mix is collaborative and can change over time.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose whether to be on camera or use audio only, which can help focus on what feels most useful for talking through anger and related concerns.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He grounds work in a person-centered approach and combines practical CBT tools with psychodynamic and motivational techniques.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of experience as an LPC, with prior work in psychiatric and addiction hospitals earlier in his career.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.